Scottsdale Considers Private Refuse Haulers Over City Pickups
City Council endorses a new refuse ordinance to boost competition with private haulers. The plan includes licensing private collection vehicles, setting a lower annual fee, and requiring disposal at the Tri-Community Landfill to meet minimum tonnage and fund street repairs.
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Jeffrey Schubert
Carl Darden
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Liquor license crackdown announced in Arizona
Arizona State Liquor Department officials vow a crackdown on mislead transfer sales of liquor licenses. Superintendent Lloyd Robertson says hidden ownership is rising among about 6,500 establishments and expresses concern over unknown real owners and buyer expectations.
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Arizona
Robison Dunlap to Be Sentenced January 10
Defense and prosecution clash in the Don Bolles car bomb case as James Robison 55 and Max Dunlap 48 face a January 10 sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Howard Thompson weighs aggravating factors, possible death penalty, and mitigating evidence while allowing brief family visits.
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Maricopa County Superior Court
Howard Thompson
Don Bolles
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James Robison
Max Dunlap
William Schafer
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Robison
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Larry Debus
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Iran Earthquake Destroys Villages. Toll at Least 80
An early morning quake hit a remote area in southeastern Iran destroying at least three villages. Reports say at least 80 killed and more than 600 injured, with rescue workers fearing the death toll could reach 300.
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Tehran
Iran
Red Cross
Carter signs Social Security tax increase bill
President Carter signed a new law that raises Social Security payroll taxes for 107 million workers starting in 1979 to fund the pension system into the 21st century. He called the measure wise despite the higher taxes.
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Washington
Carter
Weather outlook with mild temps and cloud cover
Variable high clouds today and Wednesday with breezy intervals. Highs near 70 both days and lows around 40 at the airport, colder in the Valley to the lower 30s. Noon reading 58 with 17 percent humidity. Details, Page 3.
Carter Plans Broad Tax Cuts Tied to Social Security Increase
President Carter outlined a forthcoming tax plan aimed at reducing taxes for all taxpayers as part of an overall economy package. The plan, described as progressive and simplifying the system, would seek $20 to $30 billion in cuts for individuals and businesses, while financing a larger Social Security increase costing $227 billion through 1987.
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Congress
Russell B. Long
D-La
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Scottsdale elections pick up pace with second council candidate
Scottsdale adds a second candidate for City Council as James Bruner and Americo Mac Carvalho file petitions. Other hopefuls Martin Reifer David Conner Diane Cusack Don Lagesse Billie Gentry and Heinz Hink join a race that could include Herbert Drinkwater seeking mayor in 1980. Petitions must be filed by Friday at 5 p.m.
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Scottsdale
James Bruner
Bruner
Martin Reifer
N. Parkway Ave
David Conner
N. 87Th Way
Diane Cusack
Scottsdale Planning Commission
Don Lagesse
E. San Miguel Ave
Billie Gentry
Heinz Hink
Herbert Drinkwater
Energy ideas contest sets Friday deadline
The Progress energy ideas contest invites contestants to submit entries of 100 words or less to Energy Saving Ideas at the Scottsdale Progress. Include name and address for eligibility. Winners announced after the first of the year with a $100 savings bond to the top winner and $25 bonds for the three runners up. Entries must be postmarked by midnight December 23.
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Scottsdale
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